About Youth Out-of-Home Care at Woka Walanga
At Woka Walanga, we believe every young person deserves to live in a safe, culturally respectful home where they can heal, learn, and grow. Our Youth Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) program provides nurturing, culturally safe care environments for children and young people who are temporarily unable to remain in their own homes.
Our approach is always person-centred and culturally informed, adhering to informed safety standards to ensure the highest quality care. We actively prioritise maintaining strong connections to family, culture, community, and identity, supporting young people to build resilience and pathways to a stable, empowered future.
Culturally Grounded Care
Safe, stable home environments where cultural identity, traditions, and community connections are actively maintained and celebrated.
Personalised Care & Support Plans
Individual plans developed with each young person, addressing emotional, developmental, educational, and cultural needs.
Therapeutic & Trauma-Informed Support
Access to mental health professionals, counsellors, and culturally sensitive therapeutic support designed to nurture healing and resilience.
Family & Community Reconnection
Structured support in maintaining and strengthening positive relationships with family, cultural mentors, Elders, and community networks.
Who We Support
Our Youth Out-of-Home Care program supports children and young people who:
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Require temporary or longer-term care placements outside their immediate family home.
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Need culturally respectful, emotionally nurturing, and stable home environments.
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Benefit from personalised, trauma-informed care focused on their developmental, emotional, educational, and cultural needs.
We accept referrals from:
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NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ)
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Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG)
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Community agencies and Indigenous organisations
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Social workers, family members, and guardians seeking culturally aligned care solutions
How It Works
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Referrals made by DCJ, OCG, community agencies, or guardians, followed by detailed assessments of each young person's needs.
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We collaborate closely with stakeholders and the young person to create an individualised, culturally respectful care plan.
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Young people enter caring, stable homes managed by trained, culturally sensitive staff.
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Continuous support and regular reviews to adapt care plans, maintaining high standards and promoting resilience and growth.
How to Refer or Get Support
